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DIFFICULT SITUATION: In theory, it’s a good idea to spend a few weeks working with someone you are going to replace. In practice, this situation can be awkward. How do you turn it into a positive experience?

Americans might work long hours, but does mean they work too much? In Head-to-Head (Business Spotlight 2/2012), two experts discuss this topic. Business Spotlight Premium members can read the full article online. 

RUSSIA: According to Roscosmos, Russia’s federal space agency, the time has come to put a cosmonaut on the moon. Roscosmos has started a campaign to look for new recruits. Any Russian citizen with medical or technical education can apply.

Greece thinks it needs one thing, the EU thinks it needs another. Neither seems to be getting very much.

A selection of ideas and suggestions for using Business Spotlight in your lessons. It is free to teachers who subscribe to our magazine. Download the latest schedule of our free podcasts — and plan ahead.

2/2012 Podcast schedule

Our guide to basic business English provides you with the vocabulary, grammar and phrases you need to get started with using English at work. 

The British Labour Party believes that bankers should ____ their bonuses.